Subtract 60/81 from 14/49
14/49 - 60/81 is -86/189.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 49 and 81 is 3969
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3969 - For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 81 = 3969,
14/49 = 14 × 81/49 × 81 = 1134/3969 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 49 = 3969,
60/81 = 60 × 49/81 × 49 = 2940/3969 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1134/3969 - 2940/3969 = 1134 - 2940/3969 = -1806/3969 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -86/189
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